HLPF Side Event: Solving Real-World Water Challenges through Empowering Youth Innovation

Co-organizers: PRME Students, HESI Student Action Group, UNESCO IESALC

This session explores how students and young people can become active problem-solvers in tackling real-world water issues — from urban flooding and biodiversity loss to water equity and pollution. Grounded in the of SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation), SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth), and SDG 14 (Life Below Water), it brings together higher education, corporate professionals, and youth to co-develop pathways that link sustainability education with innovation, community impact, and green careers.

This is an official side event to the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF).

Location: PRME, UN Global Compact Office, 685 Third Avenue, 12th Floor. Please bring an ID.

This is a hybrid event. Both the main session (9:30–11:00 AM) and networking (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) will be available to join in-person and online.

If you cannot attend in person, please register virtually here.